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Week 8 Bold Predictions: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns

By Jordan Schmidt

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 22: Latavius Murray #25 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Murray scored a 29 yard touchdown on the play. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 22: Latavius Murray #25 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball in the third quarter of the game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Murray scored a 29 yard touchdown on the play. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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Check out these bold predictions from Week 8 as the Minnesota Vikings look to extend their win streak as they take on the Cleveland Browns in the UK.

The Minnesota Vikings will play their second career game in London this Sunday as they take on the Browns. The Vikings will look to win their sixth game and carry momentum into the bye week.

The Vikings played in London back in 2013 when they went up against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Vikings picked up the win with a 34-27 victory. They look to continue their winning ways this Sunday and move to 2-0 in London.

But let’s dive into the bold predictions for Week 8.

#1. Adam Thielen will score his first touchdown of the year and have 100 yards receiving

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota fans cheer on their team during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota fans cheer on their team during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) /

Thielen has been the main guy the past two weeks because of Stefon Diggs injury. So, he has got more attention from defenses and hasn’t been able to find space. But with Diggs expecting to play will open things up for Thielen. Thielen has at least five catches a game and is one of the favorite targets for Case Keenum. Thielen will be in line for a big game.

#2. Case Keenum throws for 250 yards with two touchdowns

Keenum has struggled the past two weeks but will turn it around against the Browns. The Browns have given up 14 touchdowns through the air. The Vikings have run the ball well lately and will use their run game to open the passing attack. The possibility of having Diggs back boosts the Vikings passing game.  The Vikings will look to get their passing game on track before the bye week.

#3. Latavius Murray scores a touchdown for a second week in a row

The Vikings run game has been unpredictable since Dalvin Cook was lost for the season. McKinnon had two big games in a row and looked like he was going to be the main back until last week. Murray rushed for 113 yards and one touchdown.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 22: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball to Adam Thielen #19 in the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 22: Case Keenum #7 of the Minnesota Vikings passes the ball to Adam Thielen #19 in the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens on October 22, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Murray will carry his momentum from last week and be able to find the end zone for a second straight week. If the Vikings get in the red zone and need a running back for a goal-line carry they will go with the bigger running back in Murray.

#4. Ben Gedeon gets his first career NFL sack

The fourth-round pick is having a solid rookie season. He has 15 tackles through seven games. Gedeon is a smart player and will be able to find pressure on the Browns rookie quarterback who has the tendency to hang on the ball a little longer.

#5. The Vikings defense force 3 interceptions

The Vikings secondary is becoming a better unit each week. Led by, Harrison Smith and Xavier Rhodes, the Vikings’ secondary will have the Browns quarterback confused and frustrated throughout the game.

Next: How to watch Vikings/Browns in Week 8

The rookie quarterback for the Browns has thrown 11 interceptions on the year and has thrown three interceptions in a game twice this season. The Vikings will make it the third game where he throws three picks.

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